Tinpig
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...stamped on the L side of the receiver of a rifle a good friend brought over to show me today...one of the most beautiful rifles I've ever seen. It was recently given to him by his elderly father-in-law. Neither of us knows much about it other than it's Austrian and, according to his FIL, chambered in 6.5x54.
Here are a few pics:
It seems to be a natural carbine, not cut down; There's a raised boss at the front sight.
Heavily carved walnut stock with scenes of a bear and it's cub.
The underside of the removable magazine floor plate has a moose engraved on it! The magazine itself is unusual, it seems to have an ingenious rotary mechanism.
SN 18403, matching on barrel, receiver, and under bolt-handle (which is flat.)
Rear sight is a Lyman peep. It is articulated and sprung to allow the bolt to push it aside when the sight is low. The sight also serves as the bolt release.
Double set trigger; with the rear trigger set, the front trigger is very light and crisp.
The bore is sharp and clean. Bluing slightly worn in a few places but overall very good.
Engraved on top of the barrel: AUGUST SCHULER / SUHL GERMANY
Any knowledge, information, or comments about these rifles would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Tinpig
Here are a few pics:
It seems to be a natural carbine, not cut down; There's a raised boss at the front sight.
Heavily carved walnut stock with scenes of a bear and it's cub.
The underside of the removable magazine floor plate has a moose engraved on it! The magazine itself is unusual, it seems to have an ingenious rotary mechanism.
SN 18403, matching on barrel, receiver, and under bolt-handle (which is flat.)
Rear sight is a Lyman peep. It is articulated and sprung to allow the bolt to push it aside when the sight is low. The sight also serves as the bolt release.
Double set trigger; with the rear trigger set, the front trigger is very light and crisp.
The bore is sharp and clean. Bluing slightly worn in a few places but overall very good.
Engraved on top of the barrel: AUGUST SCHULER / SUHL GERMANY
Any knowledge, information, or comments about these rifles would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Tinpig